Soda (Costa Rican)

Rancho Tico

Nosara, Nicoya · $$

Verified against live sources on August 13, 2026

Rancho Tico is a longtime Nosara soda near the airstrip, known locally for its arroz con pollo and garlic shrimp. The dining room has a vintage, unpretentious feel with big screens and music, and service is unhurried even when the tables fill up. It draws a loyal mix of local families and returning visitors.

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Al Chile

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Al Chile is an open-air Mexican restaurant and bar next to the Sunset Shack hotel in downtown Guiones, making tortillas and salsas from scratch daily. The menu runs breakfast in the morning and a full Mexican-inspired lunch and dinner service after 11am. It sources some produce from a local organic farm.

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Almendros Cantina

Playa Guiones

Almendros Cantina is a relaxed neighborhood bar and restaurant in the Esperanza area near Guiones, known for its chifrijo and Costa Rican bar snacks. It is one of the few Nosara restaurants offering delivery. The cantina draws a mixed crowd of locals and residents looking for an easygoing meal.

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Celajes Restaurante

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